PRD File Description

Writer:   |   Updated: November 26, 2018

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PRD File Summary

There are three file types associated with the PRD File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the SoftMaker Presentations Document format. According to our database, three distinct software programs (conventionally, Softmaker Office developed by SoftMaker Software) will enable you to view these files. The majority of PRD files are considered Data Files, but they can also be Game Files or System Files.

The PRD File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Android, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about PRD files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your PRD file.

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Kinds of PRD Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Leading PRD Type

.PRD
Formatting:.prd
Group:SoftMaker Presentations Document

A PRD file is a presentation file created by SoftMaker Presentations. It saves an ordered list of slides just like PowerPoint's PPT or PPTX files.

Created by: SoftMaker Software
Class:Data Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.prd

Software Programs That Open The SoftMaker Presentations Document:


Softmaker Office by SoftMaker Software

Windows
Android
Linux
Qtopia

Other PRD File Associations

.PRD
Formatting:.prd
Group:Lode Runner Game File

The PRD file extension is also used as one of the files in the game Lode Runner.

Created by: Hudson Soft
Class:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Lode Runner Game File Files:


Lode Runner by Hudson Soft

Compatible with:

Apple II
Atari TOS
Commodore 64
.PRD
Formatting:.prd
Group:Microsoft Word For DOS Printer Driver File

The PRD file extension is used in some earlier versions of MS Word for DOS for printer driver files.

Created by: Microsoft Corporation
Class:System Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Word For DOS Printer Driver File Files:


Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

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PRD Demand


Top Web Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Understanding PRD Issues


Typical PRD Opening Challenges

Softmaker Office Isn't There

Double-clicking your PRD file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open PRD File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Softmaker Office missing in %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens PRD files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Obsolete Version of Softmaker Office

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a SoftMaker Presentations Document file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Softmaker Office (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is predominately due to having a SoftMaker Presentations Document file version that was created by a newer version of Softmaker Office than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Right-clicking on your PRD, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Regardless, most of the PRD file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Softmaker Office installed.


Other Causes of PRD File Opening Problems

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Softmaker Office will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening PRDs. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for PRD
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the PRD file in the Windows registry
  • Softmaker Office or another PRD application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your PRD can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your PRD
  • Device drivers for PRD-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your SoftMaker Presentations Document file

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